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M-Power Peer Educators Wanted

<p> <strong><em>What is M-Power?</em></strong></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &bull; A resource within the ODU community, educating on issues of interpersonal violence (Consent,</p> <p> Sexual Assault, Stalking, and Intimate Partner Abuse</p> <p> &bull; Peer educators provide learning experiences that promote gender equality,</p> <p> non-violence and positive change</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong><em>What will YOU gain?</em></strong></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &bull; Public speaking practice, skills &amp; experience</p> <p> &bull; Facilitation skills enabling you to engage others in learning activities, bring different opinions into</p> <p> the open for discussion, and answer difficult questions within a group setting</p> <p> &bull; Knowledge and experience in advocating on an important issue and for those adversely impacted</p> <p> &bull; Greater awareness, compassion and sense of responsibility for your peers</p> <p> &bull; Community service hours</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong><em>Who should apply?</em></strong></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &bull; Any sophomore through graduate level student currently enrolled at ODU, with the courage to</p> <p> make a difference</p> <p> &bull; Students with a basic understanding of these topics</p> <p> &bull; Students who desire to be Agents of Change</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong><em>What is required of the peer educator?</em></strong></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &bull; Complete 16 hours of training (in September).</p> <p> &bull; Present a minimum of two interactive presentations per semester</p> <p> &bull; Able to staff information table at Campus events 2 times during the semester</p> <p> &bull; Attend monthly peer educator meetings to keep current on issues of interpersonal violence</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Women&#39;s Center</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> 1000 Webb Center</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> (757) 683-4109</p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <a href="mailto:womenctr@odu.edu">womenctr@odu.edu</a></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <a href="http://www.odu.edu/womenscenter">http://www.odu.edu/womenscenter</a></p> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Tumblr @oduwomenscenter</p>

Posted By: Kishla Conner
Date: Wed Sep 18 11:32:51 EDT 2013

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